Amphitrite is a Nereid (Sea Nymph) and through her marriage to Poseidon, the Goddess and Queen of the Sea.
Genealogy and Family[]
Amphitrite is the eldest of the 50 Nereids, being the first born daughter of the sea deities, Nereus and Doris. Thus she has 49 sisters and 1 brother Nerites. She became the wife and Queen consort of Poseidon and mother of their son, Triton and three daughters, Rhodos, Benthesikyme and Kymopoleia.
Role and Significance[]
Amphitrite is considered the female personification of the sea and the loud-moaning mother of fish, seals and dolphins.
Stories[]
An Oil Painting of Amphitrite by the Canadian Artist, Kaysha Siemens.
Out of the 50 Nereids, Poseidon selected Amphitrite to be his official wife and Queen consort in a ceremony, she however disapproved and swam away from Poseidon to hide from him. Poseidon later sent out dolphins to find Amphitrite, which they did and they persuaded her to give Poseidon a chance telling her that he is a good person. The two bonded and went on to happily marry. One of the Dolphins that bridged the gap between them became Delphinus, a constellation in the Northern Celestial Hemisphere.
Personality[]
Amphitrite is a very competitive person and she wants to keep ocean peace.
Appearance[]
Amphitrite is a beautiful, youthful woman. Her true form might be that of a mermaid but most likely she can shapeshift.
Powers[]
- Amphitrite has control over the ocean and its inhabitants.
- She also has control over underwater plants.
Gallery[]
Amphitrite's gallery can be viewed here.
Greek name[]
Amphitrite's official Greek name is Αμφιτριτη.
Her name means 'encircling third' in Greek.